Eel
EpicFresh & saltwater
A secretive, snake-like nocturnal feeder that hides in mud, rocks, or weeds by day and hunts by scent after dark. Live bait fished on or near the bottom overnight is by far the most reliable way to connect.
Profile
- Fight: 5/10
- Trophy: 2/10
- Wariness: 4/10
- Abundance: 3/10
- Aggression: 3/10
- Table: 5/10
- Typical weight
- 0.7–2.2 lbs (0.3–1.0 kg)
- Record
- 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 15%
- Feb: 15%
- Mar: 25%
- Apr: 45%
- May: 60%
- Jun: 65%
- Jul: 65%
- Aug: 60%
- Sep: 50%
- Oct: 35%
- Nov: 20%
- Dec: 15%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 70%
- 1 AM: 78%
- 2 AM: 82%
- 3 AM: 85%
- 4 AM: 80%
- 5 AM: 55%
- 6 AM: 25%
- 7 AM: 12%
- 8 AM: 8%
- 9 AM: 6%
- 10 AM: 5%
- 11 AM: 5%
- 12 PM: 6%
- 1 PM: 6%
- 2 PM: 7%
- 3 PM: 8%
- 4 PM: 12%
- 5 PM: 20%
- 6 PM: 35%
- 7 PM: 55%
- 8 PM: 70%
- 9 PM: 80%
- 10 PM: 78%
- 11 PM: 74%
Conditions
Temp57–72°F (14–22°C)
Depth3–20 ft (1–6 m)
PressureAny
LightLow light
Lures
Tips
- Fish live or cut bait on the bottom after dark — eels feed almost entirely at night.
- Target muddy bottoms, rocks, and weed beds where eels hide during the day.
- Use a wet cloth or glove when handling — eels are extremely slippery.
Live bite index for your spot
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